Fragrance comparison

Goetze Gegenwart vs V/S Homme

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Oct 2026 183 ratings analysed

Goetze Gegenwart

Verduu

4.0541 votes

Rank #35,619 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

V/S Homme

Versace

3.96142 votes

Rank #11,094 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V/S Homme takes 6 of 7 categories.

Goetze Gegenwart
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
V/S Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Goetze Gegenwart1/7

V/S Homme6/7

Ratings & consensus: V/S Homme
Community sentiment: Goetze Gegenwart
Longevity: V/S Homme
Sillage & projection: V/S Homme
Value for money: V/S Homme
Versatility: V/S Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: V/S Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Goetze GegenwartVerduu

V/S HommeVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 39%Had 16%Want 44%

3.96/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 34%Had 41%Want 24%

Category winnerV/S HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

32%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerGoetze GegenwartMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityV/S Homme

SillageV/S Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value67

Category winnerV/S HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

floral61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

GingerCardamomBergamotCorianderTea

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegVioletLavenderBasilRose

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverLeatherSandalwoodCedarTonka BeanAmberMusk

Top

LavenderLimeCorianderMintVioletOrangeMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

NutmegRoseCyclamenJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Cashmere WoodCedarAmberVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Coriander, Nutmeg and Violet. Durations are only published for Goetze Gegenwart, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer47

Fall59

Winter24

Day100

Night46

Spring100

Summer64

Fall71

Winter40

Day100

Night48

Category winnerV/S HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex56

Women11

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 11%

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,619

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,094

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerV/S HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Verduu Goetze Gegenwart strips away traditional perfume clutter to deliver a crisp, urban profile centered on ginger, bergamot, and cedar. You smell the raw materials clearly from the first spray. Cardamom and black tea create an immediate brisk bite before cool violet leaf and cedar wood take over the mid-day wear. T…

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Versace V/S Homme starts with a sharp splash of lime and cold mint, supported by lavender. As the fragrance warms on skin, it transitions into a dry, herbal heart of sage and nutmeg before settling onto a clean base of cedar and oakmoss. It suits casual daytime wear in mild spring weather.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Goetze Gegenwart or V/S Homme?

V/S Homme takes 6 of 7 categories. Goetze Gegenwart is rated 4.05/5 from 41 votes; V/S Homme is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes. Choose Goetze Gegenwart for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose V/S Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Goetze Gegenwart or V/S Homme?

V/S Homme lasts longest (V/S Homme 66/100, Goetze Gegenwart 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Goetze Gegenwart or V/S Homme?

V/S Homme projects furthest (V/S Homme 59/100, Goetze Gegenwart 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Goetze Gegenwart and V/S Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Coriander, Nutmeg and Violet.

Is Goetze Gegenwart or V/S Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, V/S Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, V/S Homme is the stronger pick. Goetze Gegenwart suits daytime wear; V/S Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Goetze Gegenwart and V/S Homme?

Goetze Gegenwart has top notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Nutmeg, Violet, Lavender and Basil, a base of Vetiver, Leather, Sandalwood and Cedar. V/S Homme has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Coriander and Mint, heart notes of Nutmeg, Rose, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Amber and Vetiver.